Invincible Mine Track Glenorchy

May 2022

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May 2022

Lovely views of the Rees Valley from the Invincible Mine Track. Photo: Enrique de Azkoitia
A steep track to the site of an historic gold mine and stunning views of the Rees Valley. By Enrique de Azkoitia The track was built in the early 1800s after W. Rainey and W. T. Campbell, two shepherds who were mustering in the area, found a quartz reef suggesting the presence of gold. By […]
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